The Un-making of a Copywriter?

Just like some bloggers, I have had this dream of becoming a copywriter. I wanted to become a copywriter mainly for two things - improve my writing and have a more creative career.

My career right now in the transcription industry is good to be fair, but it's not the most creative job for me.

So a few weeks ago, I went for an interview at a content management company hoping to become a copywriter.

However, it was more like the un-making of a copywriter!

Needless to say, I was rejected. I was rejected as I was no graduate.

The funny thing is that I got through all their tests fine.

The only reason I was not given a job was that I had no degree. [Side question to all: Do you need a degree to be able to write?]

Anyway, this episode does not in any way make me give up the dream.

I am now working towards a degree in English.

And, am going to write more often to improve my writing on this and other blogs.

I still believe I am on the right track to becoming a writer.

What do you think?  Is a degree absolutely necessary to become a copywriter/writer?